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Watros Family History

Watros Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Watrous, Baros, Mavros, Patron, Aros, Jaros, Waters, Watton, Matos

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Where is the Watros family from?

You can see how Watros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Watros families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Watros families living in Durham. This was about 22% of all the recorded Watros's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Watros families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Watros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Watros. 50% of Watros men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Watros women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Watros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watros census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 93 immigration records available for the last name Watros. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Watros. For the veterans among your Watros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watros lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Watros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Watros in 1963 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watros

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watros ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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